Miniature Schnauzer Head Video

The Miniature Schnauzer head should be
rectangular in shape, according to the AKC breed requirements. Dog
groomers maintain this look by trimming the head, eyebrows and beard in
such a way to enhance this appearance. (See Shaping & Grooming the Miniature Schnauzer Head).

In
the video below, you will notice the Mini Schnauzer has a strong, rectangular head which
diminishes slightly from ears to eyes. The forehead is not wrinkled and
the topskull is flat. The sides of the skull are clean and flat. The
muzzle of the Mini Schnauzer is about the same length as the topskull
and it ends fairly bluntly.

Miniature Schnauzer AKC Breed Requirements for the Head

Miniature Schnauzer Head Characteristics

Head is strong and rectangular

Parallel headplanes

Beard and eyebrows

Keen expression

Skull is flat and equal length as muzzle

Muzzle ends in a blunt manner

Teeth should meet in a scissor bite

Eyes are small, deep-set, brown and oval in appearance

Ears may be cropped or uncropped

Skin around neck and throat tight

Miniature Schnauzers have small, dark brown, deepset eyes that are oval in appearance and keen in expression.

Their
ears, when cropped, should be identical in shape and in balance with
their head. The ears should set high on the skull with pointed tips.
Uncropped ears are small and V-shaped folding close to the skull.

The
foreface runs parallel and is as long as the topskull. The Mini
Schnauzer muzzle is strong and ends in a fairly blunt manner,
accentuated with thick whiskers. Their teeth meet in a scissors bite
(ie. the upper front teeth overlap the lower front teeth).

The
Miniature Schnauzer neck should be strong and well-arched. It should
blend smoothly into the shoulders. and the skin should fit tightly at
the throat.